"Peter Pan": Who knew Peter Pan could be such an animal? Trey McIntyre's ballet, based on the J.M. Barrie classic, delivers other surprises, too, presenting the story from a child's point of view in a way adults will love just as much. Full of rollicking fun and dazzling stage effects, it's appealingly humanistic. When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; additional performances through June 23; Where: Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas; Tickets: $19-$158 at 713-227-2787, www.houstonballet.org.

James Turrell: Viewers are invited to "enter the light" in "James Turrell: The Light Inside," part of a nationwide celebration of his work. When: Through Sept. 22; Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet; Tickets: $13 for adults, $8 for 65 and older, $6 for 6-18 and students, free on Thursdays; reservations recommended, mfah.org, 713.639.7771

Friday 6.14

Symphony

Texas Music Festival: The summer festival's orchestra gives a free performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 and other works as part of the monthlong festival. When: 8 p.m.; Where: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at The Woodlands, 2005 Lake Robbins; www.uh.edu/class/music/tmf

Saturday 6.15

Benefit

Young Mammals: The Young Mammals and Psychic Palms will perform a benefit to help raise funds for Mammals guitarist Cley Miller, who had all his gear stolen on the eve of recording a new album. There also will be a silent auction and raffle. When: 6 p.m. Saturday; Where: Black Hole Coffee House, 4504 Graustark; no cover, donations accepted at the door; 713-528-0653.

CONCERT

Craig Kinsey Presents Burned Out V: A trio of Houston players - Kinsey, Espantapajaros and Poor Pilate - play covers we're all familiar with. Each act will perform classics that fit the '60s Summer of Love theme, including tunes from the Beatles, the Doors and the Mamas and the Papas. When: 8 p.m. Saturday; Where: Fitzgerald's, 2706 White Oak; Tickets: $10; 713-862-3838 or fitzlivemusic.com.

Sunday 6.16

Concert

Mellow Rhythm: The Houston Arts Alliance has put on a terrific series of concerts this summer called Discover Your World. After shows celebrating Asia and Latin America, the third and final show will celebrate Africa. The Fela Kuti tribute band Mellow Rhythm will headline a show that also includes Bel-Ami; Vivalda Dulia; Ingoma Planet; the Impande Ye Africa Production Company and Matsiko World Orphan Choir. When: 4 p.m. Sunday; Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney; free; 713-400-7336 or discoverygreen.com.

Danny Barnes: Ex-Bad Liver and banjo monster Barnes plays the old string-band instrument as though he were a guitarist in a punk band. He's a smart writer and a terrific player, redefining what roots music can be. After a five-year quiet spell, he put out "Pizza Box" and "Rocket" during a flurry of activity between 2010 and 2011. But it's been a little while, so there may well be some new songs in the hopper. When: 8 p.m. Wednesday; Where: Dosey Doe, 25911 I-45 N., The Woodlands; Tickets: $10-$15; 281-367-3774 or www.doseydoe.com.